WNR2000v2 Connectivity issues

> I am using a new Netgear WNR2000v2 to bridge a ubee modem/router

   "bridge" is a technical term with a specific meaning, probably not
what you mean here.  Does "a ubee modem/router" have a model number?
What kind of Internet service is this: cable-TV, DSL, fiber, ...?

>  to both my Macbook and Roku.

   So, making wireless connections to these gizmos is the goal?  Does
the (unspecified) "a ubee modem/router" have wireless or not?  Why are
you adding the WNR2000v2 to your existing network?

>  Firmware is up to date.

   An actual firmware version number would be more useful than your
evaluation of what's current.

> Setup: ubee is hardwired to netgear router.

   At least some of these things have multiple ports.  What, exactly, is
connected to what?

>  Router hardwired to Macbook via Belkin network/USB adapter.

   Is that a WNR2000v2 LAN port?  Is (unspecified) "Belkin network/USB
adapter" an Ethernet-USB adapter or a wireless-USB adapter, or what?

> "Use Router as DHCP Server" is unchecked.

   Ok.  What other non-default configuration properties have you set?

> 1. Wifi does not connect to NETGEAR at all. The router is listed,
> [...]

   Not a very detailed description.  Have you configured the WNR2000v2
wireless network stuff (SSID, passphrase, ...)?  Do you see this/these
SSID(s) in the network list on a client device?  (Is that what "router
is listed" means?)  If so, then what kind of "not connect" happens when
you select one?

> Also the network is NOT password protected. I tried to change it but
> "old password" (?) was incorrect.

   Where are you in the router's Web interface?

> I was able to resolve the bizarre issue of resetting the router by
> making all fields manual.

   All which fields?  Where are you in the router's Web interface?

> I tried connecting the routers via WPS on both their dashboards but
> neither recognized the other, [...]

   At least one of us is confused.  What, exactly, are you trying to do?